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Insights from Professional Private Wealth
Our blog brings you practical, easy-to-understand insights to help you do exactly that, at every stage of life.
Each month we share Nick’s thoughts on the topics that matter most to our clients. No jargon, no sales pitch, just clear thinking you can actually act on.
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Why Is Everyone Still Talking About Inflation?
Just when it looked like inflation was coming under control, it came roaring back into the conversation.
There isn’t one simple reason. Government spending, strong demand, supply-side shocks, global conflicts, the AI investment boom and Australia’s housing shortage are all playing a role, and understanding this mix helps explain why interest rates remain such a big issue.
Getting More Bang for Your Buck with the Bank
When did you last check what your bank is actually paying you, or charging you?
With interest rates now much higher, a small difference in the rate on a sizeable deposit or loan can translate into thousands of dollars a year. Sometimes all it takes to improve it is knowing what you’re getting and asking the bank a very simple question.
Smart Strategy: Give The Kids A 50% Head Start
When teenagers get a part-time job, the Government may help build their super.
A little-known Government scheme can add up to $500 to a young worker’s super. Started early enough, that head start could grow into tens of thousands of dollars by retirement.
Government Bonds 101: The IOU With A Very Reliable Borrower
What happens when you lend money to the Australian Government?
Government Bonds rarely make headlines, but they can provide regular income and help steady a portfolio. Here’s how they work, and the one thing that surprises most people about them.
Is AI Today’s Steam Engine?
Billions are being poured into Artificial Intelligence infrastructure every month. Some economists believe future generations may look back on today’s AI boom the same way we look back on the early days of the Industrial Revolution.
Your Most Valuable Retirement Asset Isn’t Your Super
Building wealth is important. Keeping the ability to manage it may be even more important. New research suggests that up to 45% of dementia cases may be delayed or prevented through lifestyle choices made during midlife.
Can Good Financial Planning Pay For Itself?
One couple came to us unsure whether retirement was realistic. By the time we finished reviewing their affairs, we’d reduced fees, improved their tax position, strengthened their estate planning and potentially saved their children tens of thousands in future taxes.
Are Australian house prices about to suffer their biggest fall in decades?
Predictions of a property crash make headlines every few years. So, what are economists and market experts actually saying — and should homeowners and investors be worried?
Is the traditional balanced portfolio still relevant?
Higher interest rates have changed the investment landscape. Some commentators say the classic 60/40 portfolio is finished — but is it really? Here’s why reports of its demise may be greatly exaggerated.
What can Warren Buffett teach everyday investors?
The world’s greatest investor didn’t build his fortune by chasing trends or making bold predictions. Discover the timeless investing principles that can help investors of any age make better financial decisions.